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I can measure when I get back from hunting. They are great for keeping the bullet out of powder space and still get close to the lands...

Can you measure one of those #1912 Sierra 140gr HPBT Game kings w calipers? Curious how they compare to the 150gr Nosler PT bullet...

If you didn't see that, Note to self In your rifle it may not be an issue

Just got off a couple websites looking into another rifle, and I don't even have the latest one I bought shooting like it needs to yet...

This is the Sierra 140gr I'm talking #1912 https://www.sierrabullets.com/product/284-cal-140-gr-hpbt-gameking/ Not as interesting as...

The 1 1/2 degree aka 1 degree 30 min, throat angle is the one used by many modern chamberings like: 6.5-284, 7 PRC, 300 PRC, 6.5...

Those 140 HPBT and 160 HPBT Game Kings are the tits for limited COAL! 165 HPBT work in Short Action 300 SAUM as well!

Yes, obviously I will have to run a shorter COAL with the shorter bullets. The 140 grain HPBT are gamekings. I loaded them for a...

What I meant for "short for cal bullets" When you said: "Speer 130 FB hotcors, Sierra 140 grain HPBT(hunting)" Methinks a Speer 130 FB...

For visual reference heres a 150 Badlands BD2 next to a 175 ELDX.

I agree, the 284/280/280AI are sweet spots for powder usage/velocity/recoil versus the magnums, especially in light rifles. I also have...

@ 2.990" the light for cal bullets are going to barely engage the case neck Or have a long jump @ 2.800" Something to consider You...

Be aware that most data you see is published for 2.800" SA Best of luck and safety with this fun cartridge,

All your loads should meet 2800fps+ depending on bullet weights w a 22" bbl IMO If they are NOT: Your burning up a lot of wasted powder...

Be cautious of some of these performance numbers mentioned. Some are long actions with long barrels. You will not achieve some of these...